If you are
coming to Jaipur for the first time to visit this beautiful city or you can
say, the pink city. Below are few places which will help you:
- Amber Fort: Raja
Man Singh, the man behind the construction of Amber fort. It is a huge palace
situated on a rocky crest. It consists of fort, palaces, temples and the big
courtyards. The most beautiful part of Amber fort is the Sheesh Mahal(Palace of
Mirrors) which is very beautiful.
Amber Fort - City Palace: City palace is situated in the centre of city and it is the place where
the royal family of Jaipur lives. The palace was built around 1729-1732 during
the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Besides the palace there is a museum
with an iconic clock tower in it.
City Palace - Jaigarh Fort: Jaigarh Fort was built in 1726 by Jai Singh. Since it is located high on
a high hill you will have spectacular views of Jaipur and also of Amber Fort. Both
the forts are actually connected by passages that are not open to use now. The
fort has water reservoirs, palaces, temples and a puppet theater. At the cannon
foundry is the world’s largest wheeled cannon, Jaya Vana.
Cannon at Jaigarh Fort - Jantar Mantar:Jantar Mantar or calculation instrument when translated is constructed by
Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is a group of 14 unique structures; each has its own
fumction for astronomical measurement.
Jantar Mantar - Hawa Mahal:Hawa Mahal is a beautifully designed structure. It is having 5 floors and
its pyramidal structure signifies both the crown of the Hindu god Krishna and
the tail of a peacock signifying royalty and power.It was designed for the women living inside the palace, they can see the
street below but the people on the street cannot see them.
Hawa Mahal
While
enjoying the heritage of Jaipur you can stay at Laxmi Palace Hotel, a heritage
place to live in Jaipur. These are just the half of the things to see in Jaipur.
Next edition of the blog will be posted soon.
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